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The latest FBIN Weekly Careers Update highlights leadership and senior management moves across clubs and organisations in England, Austria and Poland, and more. This week’s edition features executive appointments and senior commercial and marketing leadership changes across the European football industry.
Charlie Boss appointed Chief Executive Officer at Bristol City
Bristol City has appointed Charlie Boss as Chief Executive Officer. He most recently served as Interim Group CEO of The Jockey Club and previously held the role of Chief Commercial Officer at Southampton FC. Earlier in his career, he led Disney’s sports businesses across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Vegard Storvik appointed interim Chief Executive Officer at Molde FK
Vegard Storvik has been appointed interim Chief Executive Officer at Molde Fotball AS following the absence of CEO Øystein Neerland. Storvik currently works as Project Director at Advansia and has served as project manager for the development of Bodø/Glimt’s new stadium. Earlier in his career, he founded the project management company XPRO, which was acquired by Advansia in 2022.
James Bourne joins Watford Football Club
James Bourne has joined Watford Football Club as Head of Retail & Licensing. He previously spent more than five years in the same role at Brentford FC. Earlier in his career, he worked at Arsenal FC as Store Manager for over eight years.
Patrick Mushatsi-Kareba joins FC St. Pauli
Patrick Mushatsi-Kareba has joined FC St. Pauli as Managing Director for Marketing & Sales, a newly created role overseeing the club’s commercial strategy, partnerships and merchandising operations. He previously served as Chief Executive Officer of Sony Music Entertainment GSA and earlier held senior leadership roles at Universal Music and Apple, where he led Apple Music and iTunes Music across GSA, Italy and Pan Europe.
Karol Młot joins Motor Lublin
Karol Młot has joined Motor Lublin as Press Officer. He previously worked at PGE Wybrzeże Gdańsk as Operations Director and Press Officer, and earlier spent over eight years at Piast Gliwice in media, communications and marketing roles.
Jerry Newman joins Brighton & Hove Albion
Jerry Newman has joined Brighton & Hove Albion as Chief Marketing Officer. He previously served as Chief Digital & Innovation Officer at Paris Saint-Germain and spent over seven years at Meta in senior partnership roles. Earlier in his career, he held digital leadership positions at Chelsea Football Club and The Football Association.
Daniela Mayr-Koren joins Grazer Athletiksport Klub
Daniela Mayr-Koren has joined Grazer Athletiksport Klub as Head of Sponsoring. She previously served as Head of Marketing & Sponsoring at SK Austria Klagenfurt and earlier worked in marketing and partnership roles at KOOP Live Marketing.
Russell Jones joins Leicester City Football Club
Russell Jones has joined Leicester City Football Club as Commercial Director. He previously served as Vice President of Marketing & Commercial at Fosun Sports Group and spent nearly eight years at Wolverhampton Wanderers in senior commercial and marketing roles, including General Manager Marketing & Commercial Growth. Earlier in his career, he held marketing leadership positions at Aston Villa.
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